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Melvin Bliss
voc, 1945-2010 US, Chicago
Singer of R&B/Soul and Blues
Melvin McClelland (June 1, 1945-July 26, 2010) was a rhythm and blues singer known for his 1973 song "Reward/Synthetic Substitution", the B-Side of which was heavily sampled in at least 94 hip hop songs such as "Real Niggaz Don't Die" and Alwayz into Somethin' by N.W.A, O.G. Original Gangster by Ice-T, O.P.P. by Naughty by Nature and more recently "My Life" by 50 Cent, Eminem and Adam Levine.In 2011, a documentary about him, Synthetic Substitution: The Life Story of Melvin Bliss, was released by Peripheral Enterprises. It was produced by Earl Holder.
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Discography
| Title | Artist | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Synthetic Substitution / I Just Can't Help Myself | Melvin Bliss | 2017 | Single |
| Mix It Up | Melvin Bliss | 2000 | Album |
| Synthetic Substitution / It's A New Day | Melvin Bliss / Skull Snaps | 1998 | Album |
| Reward / Synthetic Substitution | Melvin Bliss | 1973 | Single |
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